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Rating: 5 leaves out of 5
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yeah

Oct 05, 2021 Sandra Elaine rated it it was amazing

A beautiful picture book told in simple rhyme about finding and owning your voice.

Unlike others who loved this book and the reviewer in School Library Journal who saw the text as "flowing" and perfectly complemented by the illustrations, I found some of the lines and rhymes awkward and strained. Perhaps the idea of having a voice "as tall as a tree" (unpaged) or "sunny and bright" (unpaged) would have worked better if there were no attempts to rhyme the following lines. Claiming and expressing one's own voice is an important part of growing up and embracing one's identity, wh Unlike others who loved this book and the reviewer in School Library Journal who saw the text as "flowing" and perfectly complemented by the illustrations, I found some of the lines and rhymes awkward and strained. Perhaps the idea of having a voice "as tall as a tree" (unpaged) or "sunny and bright" (unpaged) would have worked better if there were no attempts to rhyme the following lines. Claiming and expressing one's own voice is an important part of growing up and embracing one's identity, which makes this picture book potentially useful for parents, caregivers, and teachers, but youngsters will have to do quite a bit of reading between the lines and illustrations to understand some of what's happening in the images. Presumably, the narrator realizes that one of her classmates is being shunned by the others and reaches out to her in one scenario, while in another one, a diverse group of children seem to be having fun just hanging out with each other. In still another one, three children display posters about environmental activism and stamping out bullies. followed by two pages in which different youngsters display a poster or sign protesting bullying and advocating peaceful solutions to violent conflicts. I like the idea behind this book, but I wasn't fond of the execution. Using one's voice to amplify what's wrong in the world and make a change is important rather than sitting silently by and letting others be mistreated or injustices to prevail, but I'm not sure young readers will get that point from reading this picture book. Anything that supports positive change and speaking up against what's wrong can't be easily dismissed out of hand, of course. Still, I've read this one multiple times and still feel the same way I did about it originally. ...more

Sep 27, 2021 Pam rated it really liked it

Speaking up is not easy. Allen takes readers through ways they can speak up for themselves and others. Lovely illustrations support the theme.

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

Oct 05, 2021 Nina Seal rated it it was amazing

"My Voice Is a trumpet" is written by Jimmie Allen and illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson. This book was such a gem to read, and had so many encouraging statements for young children from ages 3-7. This book talks about the many voices that we can have such as: "loud and proud, soft and sweet, patient and wise, sunny and bright, silent but still heard, voices that roar like a lion, voices that are strong and clear, and allow us to wonder and learn". As a future educator, I think this book would ma "My Voice Is a trumpet" is written by Jimmie Allen and illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson. This book was such a gem to read, and had so many encouraging statements for young children from ages 3-7. This book talks about the many voices that we can have such as: "loud and proud, soft and sweet, patient and wise, sunny and bright, silent but still heard, voices that roar like a lion, voices that are strong and clear, and allow us to wonder and learn". As a future educator, I think this book would make a great addition to my classroom, because it has such a powerful message about standing up for what is right and to speak up for those who cannot. It can be a great book to help elementary kids find their voice, whatever that may be, and share their opinions with friends, family, and peers. The imagery was colorful, diverse, and did a splendid job of highlighting the words on the page. Our voices can be so powerful, but at times we doubt ourselves, however; books like "My Voice Is a trumpet" can be a great tool to give kids the confidence to use their voices and make a change. ...more

Sep 14, 2021 Sharon rated it liked it

MY VOICE IS A TRUMPET
By Jimmie Allen
Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson
Narrated by Mary Beth Adair
Listening Library, 2021
Country music star Jimmie Allen's first book for children focuses on the ways in which people can use their voices to show emotion, kindness, caring, curiosity, and to affect change. Read a bit stiffly by Mary Beth Adair, we learn, in a obviously scripted interview at the end, that Adair is Allen's former kindergarten teacher, the first person he remembers reading a book to him.
MY VOICE IS A TRUMPET
By Jimmie Allen
Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson
Narrated by Mary Beth Adair
Listening Library, 2021
Country music star Jimmie Allen's first book for children focuses on the ways in which people can use their voices to show emotion, kindness, caring, curiosity, and to affect change. Read a bit stiffly by Mary Beth Adair, we learn, in a obviously scripted interview at the end, that Adair is Allen's former kindergarten teacher, the first person he remembers reading a book to him. Illustrated with a rich, colorful palette, showcasing a diverse cast of children, by former Hallmark artist Cathy Ann Johnson, the book works as a read-along, with time allowed for turning the pages. Words and pictures don’t always mesh, but this is a good start to conversations about speaking up for what one needs and what one believes.
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Sep 30, 2021 Aolund rated it liked it

A rhyming book centered on the theme of using your voice and all the different ways that can sound like, look like, and feel. This is a theme book, not a story, and some of the book's poetic stanzas aren't supported as well as they could be by the illustrations. An easy edit when reading aloud to make this book more gender inclusive would be to change the stanza "I'll use my voice/to find joy in others,/reminding us all we're sisters and brothers" to "I'll use my voice/to find joy in all things/ A rhyming book centered on the theme of using your voice and all the different ways that can sound like, look like, and feel. This is a theme book, not a story, and some of the book's poetic stanzas aren't supported as well as they could be by the illustrations. An easy edit when reading aloud to make this book more gender inclusive would be to change the stanza "I'll use my voice/to find joy in others,/reminding us all we're sisters and brothers" to "I'll use my voice/to find joy in all things/reminding us that we're all siblings."
Themes: You can do it!, Speak Up!, Self esteem, We're all the same/we're all different
Age range: Toddler- Kindergarten
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Oct 20, 2021 Amanda rated it it was ok

Bumpy, lumpy rhymes coupled with sweet, blank-eyed illustrations (the illustrator worked for Hallmark) to try and make up a book that teaches children the power of speaking up. Will children understand? I'm not so sure. There are many types of allusions throughout that children may miss, especially if they take things literally as many children do. Speaking up in tough situations is difficult enough without having to try and decode poetic adult code about how one's speech should be. Bumpy, lumpy rhymes coupled with sweet, blank-eyed illustrations (the illustrator worked for Hallmark) to try and make up a book that teaches children the power of speaking up. Will children understand? I'm not so sure. There are many types of allusions throughout that children may miss, especially if they take things literally as many children do. Speaking up in tough situations is difficult enough without having to try and decode poetic adult code about how one's speech should be. ...more

We all have a voice, whether it’s “loud and proud”, “silent”, “small as a bee”,
“We all have voices, voices to hear. My voice is a trumpet - strong and clear.”

Our voices are powerful and we are all meant to be heard. Our voices may all sound different and only when we speak up (and deservedly so), can we effect change.

A lovely illustrated children’s book with lyrical text and a powerful message.

Oct 06, 2021 Meredith rated it did not like it

Read "Say Something!" by Peter Reynolds instead. This one's meter is off and half the illustrations are confusing. WHAT is happening in the cafeteria? Is the girl with the pizza a bully? She seems to be minding her own business, and I couldn't find her earlier in the book. Is she an environmental bully? Why is her "Save the Earth" sign being countered by cafeteria girl's anti-bullying one? Read "Say Something!" by Peter Reynolds instead. This one's meter is off and half the illustrations are confusing. WHAT is happening in the cafeteria? Is the girl with the pizza a bully? She seems to be minding her own business, and I couldn't find her earlier in the book. Is she an environmental bully? Why is her "Save the Earth" sign being countered by cafeteria girl's anti-bullying one? ...more

Nov 27, 2021 Anne rated it really liked it

After attending WaiPRU and listening to discussions about the difference between rhyme and rhythm, I have to say that a couple of the rhymes in this felt a little clunky. But it didn't matter to me as the messages of everyone having a voice and them all being different just resonated as empowering for everyone who picks up this book. After attending WaiPRU and listening to discussions about the difference between rhyme and rhythm, I have to say that a couple of the rhymes in this felt a little clunky. But it didn't matter to me as the messages of everyone having a voice and them all being different just resonated as empowering for everyone who picks up this book. ...more

Jul 19, 2021 Laura rated it it was amazing

I mean, I love Jimmie Allen. And I love how this book encourages children to find their own voice - and that each voice is different. Each voice is needed and valued. I loved seeing a page for children who use ASL. The illustrations only add to the text!

This is an amazing book about social justice and learning to use your voice for what is right. This would be a great book to have in your classroom and use it throughout the year to remind students to be kind.
Published:2021
Genre:Poetry

Nov 21, 2021 Abby rated it it was amazing

Use your voice! In this book we learn about the different ways we can change the world around us by speaking up. This is a very diverse book and I think students would be able to see that anybody and everybody can advocate for a better world.

These rhymes might work better in a country song with musical accompaniment to add more rhythm and texture to make these truisms sound less trite. The artwork leaves readers to guess what’s happening in many illustrations, such as the conundrum in the cafeteria and the oddly disquieting rainbow.

Feb 27, 2022 Julia Chestnut rated it really liked it

I gave it 4 stars because of the message of this book. It explains all these ways you can use your voice for the good and how everyone has a voice and you should be proud to use it. Not too much of a story with a plot but is a good moral story for children

Jul 19, 2021 Felita rated it it was amazing

We all have a voice. It’s how we use it in this life that’s important.

This was read to the girls by the NV governor (Sisolak) at a library story time event.

Sep 02, 2021 Nessa rated it liked it
Recommends it for: pre k - 1st

I liked this picture book. It has a great message but it felt like it was rhyming and then kind of stop near the end. It threw off the rhythm for a moment but still cute book with a great message.

Sep 02, 2021 Brian rated it it was ok

Nice rhymes and themes, but the illustrations are a bit underwhelming. Many of the pages are a bit hard to connect the image to the themes in the narrative. Great overall message though.

A book that compares different types of voices in hopes to encourage the reader to use theirs for good.

well done, beautiful words and gorgeous images

Sep 11, 2021 Michele rated it it was amazing

When I read this amazing story to the kiddos, I had no idea the author was Jimmie Allen, the country music artist. I love his music! This is a man making a name for himself in many ways!

Inspirational
Good near-rhymes and rhythmic patterns

Nov 02, 2021 Rakisha rated it really liked it

Beautiful illustrations. Important message. Features children of of diverse racial backgrounds and physical abilities.

Love this book!
It includes and empowers, while also being a fun rhyme with engaging illustrations of kids.

I will use my voice!

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